Coinbase’s $2.9B Deribit Acquisition Rocks Crypto Derivatives
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 1:20 pm more...
Coinbase is set to acquire the Dubai-based crypto derivatives platform Deribit in a landmark $2.9 billion deal, marking the largest transaction in the crypto space. The move is aimed at consolidating Coinbase’s position in the derivatives market and is pending regulatory approval.
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NTT Data Deal: AI-Driven Privatization Reshapes Japanese Tech Landscape
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 6:20 am more...
Japan’s tech giant is poised to take NTT Data private in a multi–billion-dollar deal, with figures hovering between $16.4 billion and $20 billion. The move, framed as part of an AI pivot, hints at sweeping corporate realignments in the tech industry, leaving investors both awed and amused by the audacity of the numbers.
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Microsoft wins big as FTC appeal fails in Activision deal
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 4:20 pm more...
In a significant legal win, a US appeals court denied the FTC’s bid to block Microsoft’s massive Activision Blizzard acquisition. The ruling effectively clears the final hurdle for the tech giant, marking a decisive victory over regulatory challenges and a robust push through mega-tech consolidation.
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DoorDash’s $2.9B Deliveroo Deal Shakes London’s Tech Ambitions
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 2:20 am more...
In a bold, eyebrow-raising move that’s shaking up London’s tech scene, DoorDash has acquired Deliveroo in a reported $2.9 billion deal. The takeover is stirring debates over market consolidation, leaving many to wonder if the startup dreams in London will now require even bigger spreadsheets.
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Uber Expands in Turkey With Acquisition of Trendyol Go Stake
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 9:52 am more...
Uber has bolstered its Turkish market presence by acquiring an 85% stake in Trendyol Go for roughly $700 million. This strategic move instantly increases its market share in the competitive on-demand meal and grocery service arena, setting the stage for aggressive regional growth.
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BrowserStack expands developer tools with Requestly buy
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 9:21 am more...
BrowserStack is sharpening its competitive edge by acquiring Requestly, a startup famous for its HTTP interception and API mocking tool. The strategic move promises to streamline modern web and mobile testing—if nothing else, it confirms that consolidation in tech isn’t just a buzzword.
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OpenAI Bolsters Coding AI with Landmark $3B Windsurf Deal
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 7:20 am more...
OpenAI has struck a $3 billion agreement to acquire coding assistant startup Windsurf, marking its boldest expansion move amid fierce industry competition. The deal is being touted as a game changer, positioning the company to further dominate the AI coding landscape with enhanced capabilities.
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DoorDash Acquires Deliveroo in £2.9bn Takeover Deal
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 2:20 am more...
In a significant international deal, DoorDash has acquired British food delivery firm Deliveroo for a whopping £2.9 billion. The agreement signals a bold strategic move aimed at consolidating market power in the competitive food delivery sector, raising eyebrows among industry rivals.
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Employer.com Acquires Fintech Startup to Streamline Back Office Operations
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 12:20 am more...
Employer.com has moved to consolidate its technology portfolio by acquiring MainStreet, a fintech startup known for its expertise in research and development tax credits. The acquisition signals the company’s drive to simplify business back office procedures while adding a dash of financial innovation to its operational mix.
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Databricks Eyes $1B+ Purchase of Neon Database Startup
Monday, May 5, 2025, 6:20 pm more...
Databricks is in the advanced stages of negotiating an acquisition for Neon Inc., the startup behind a commercial fork of PostgreSQL. With whispers of a deal potentially topping $1 billion, insiders suggest this bold play could shake up the serverless database landscape—because why settle for small potatoes?
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